Language Aquisition Test 4

Literacy is best described as:

a foundational skill and lifelong learning process

literacy socialization refers to:

social and cultural aspects of reading

phonological awareness involves:

understanding sound structures of language

the logographic stage is also called:

the prereading stage

the orthographic stage is characterized by:

fluent reading and focus on meaning

alphabet knowledge involves:

naming letters

failure to acquire emergent literacy skills may lead to:

later literacy problems

SLPs assess emergent literacy using:

standardized tests and informal methods

Cultural competence requires:

avoiding diversity

Ethnicity is:

ever-changing cultural construct

dialectical variance refers to:

non-mainstream language variations

A child is NOT considered language impaired if:

they have strong skills in one language

Sequential bilinguals:

learn one language at a time

language mixing refers to:

temporary transfer between languages

An interpreter works with:

oral language

cultural bias in testing refers to:

activities not matching experiences

A communicative profile includes:

strengths and needs across communication

Core vocabulary consists of:

frequently used words

scanning requires:

sequential presentation of options

AAC can:

enhance communication and participation

Internal challenges to AAC include:

medical and physical limitations

learned helplessness refers to:

reliance on others to communicate

Early AAC intervention:

improves outcomes

AAC intervention should be:

language based and integrated

when did she get her B.S and M.S

BS: 2007, MS 2009 OLE MISS